East Capital’s investment philosophy is based on a long-term perspective, fundamental analysis and active stock-picking, combining growth with value. The East Capital Balkan Fund mainly invests in shares in companies in Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Turkey and Slovenia. As market conditions changes, the fund may also invest in countries in the region like Bosnia and Macedonia among others. The fund’s strategy is to enter into the market at an early stage and to buy inexpensive shares in companies in fast growing sectors. A large part of the portfolio consists of larger companies in the region, but the fund also seeks an active exposure to smaller companies. The fund can have up to 10% of its net asset value invested in a single issuer, with most holdings being under 5%. The fund has a low turnover rate.